Fees
New applications: Processing fees must be paid when the application is submitted. The payment must be attached to the application form. Refer to the fee schedule for current rates. Just before paying, check this webpage again for the up-to-date information.
Current applications: If you are paying additional fees for an application currently being processed at our office, the payment must be attached to the letter from our office requesting the additional payment.
Family class applications: All applications for sponsored family class members must be submitted to the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Canada. For more information on how to pay and where to submit your application, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
Economic class applications: All applicants in the economic classes must submit their initial application to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Canada. For more information on how to pay, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
Multiple entry visa: If you plan to visit Canada multiple times in the near future (for example on business or to visit family), you should consider applying for a multiple entry temporary resident visa. You may be granted a visa valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Payment of Fees
Fees are payable in Canadian dollars or Indian Rupees. Only bank drafts (demand drafts) or certified cheques are accepted; cash is not accepted for fee payment. The bank draft should be made for the exact amount and in favour of "Canadian High Commission" or "Receiver General for Canada" payable at New Delhi.
Other instructions:
If you are using the services provided by VFS Global Services, please note that VFS service charge fees are not included in the cost of processing temporary visa applications.
- A receipt will be issued for each payment received. Please keep the receipt as proof of payment.
- Processing fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application.
- Do not send cash. We will not be responsible for cash sent to our office.
Important: Bank drafts have a limited validity. Ensure that your bank draft is not older than 3 months when it reaches our office.
Fee Schedule
| Permits | CAD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Individual - Multiple Entry | 150 | 7,950 |
| Individual - single entry | 75 | 3,975 |
| Family Rate - maximum | 400 | 21,200 |
| Study Permit (fee includes temporary resident visa, if required) | 125 | 6,625 |
| Work Permit (fee includes temporary resident visa, if required) | 150 | 7,950 |
| Work permit - Group of 3 or more Performing Artists | 450 | 23,850 |
| Temporary Resident Permit | 200 | 10,600 |
| Transit Visa (for less than 48 hours in Canada) | free | free |
| Skilled Worker, Provincial Nominee, Family Class | CAD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Applicant | 550 | 29,150 |
| Spouse/Partner | 550 | 29,150 |
| Dependant 22 yrs and over | 550 | 29,150 |
| Dependant under 22 yrs | 150 | 7,950 |
| Business Immigrants (Outside Quebec) | ||
| Principal Applicant | 1050 | 55,650 |
| Spouse/Partner | 550 | 29,150 |
| Dependant 22 yrs and over | 550 | 29,150 |
| Dependant under 22 yrs | 150 | 7,950 |
| Right of Permanent Resident Fee (Principal Applicant, Spouse/ Partner) | 490 | 25,970 |
| * Please note that if you submit your application to a Canadian office (CPC or CIO), payment should be made at that office | ||
| Applications | CAD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation - Serious Criminality | 1000 | 53,000 |
| Rehabilitation - Criminality | 200 | 10,600 |
| Authorization to Return to Canada | 400 | 21,200 |
| Replacement or certification of an immigration document | 30 | 1,590 |
| Repayment of removals – USA / St. Pierre & Miquelon | 750 | 39,750 |
| Repayment of removals – other destinations | 1500 | 79,500 |
| Permanent Resident Travel Document | 50 | 2,650 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)
Applicants for permanent residence can pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee ($490) at the time they submit their application or at a later date when requested. The processing fee is still required when submitting an application.
The following applicants are not required to pay the RPRF:
- dependent children of a principal applicant or sponsor, a child to be adopted, or an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild;
- protected persons, including Convention refugees.
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